I was thinking about how fast summer was going by a few days ago. And I had this crazy notion I wasn’t living up to my full summer potential. Like I had been sitting in my apartment listlessly watching the hours drag by…and I knew that wasn’t true. … More Summer To Do List
Yesterday I had an awkward/amusing exchange. Proving once again that when put in a strange position I will usually take the awkward way out. Buzzwords for this entry: baby, stroller, elevator, and #SoManyQuestions … More Forever Awkward, But Always Amused
I can’t believe how fast 2014 flew by. It’s been quite a year. When I think of all the things I’ve done, all the obstacles I’ve faced, and all the places/friends I’ve visited, it’s overwhelming.Through all the ups and downs I’ve always felt immensely blessed. God has truly seen me through one heck of a year. Here are just some highlights from 2014. … More Hello, 2015!
Step 1. Position self near rail for safety purposes. Step 2. Be incredibly inefficient at holding on to said rail while maintaining a swaying body motion. Step 3. Accidentally lose balance and step backwards onto the foot of the man behind you, stumble forward and cause other subway passengers to veer out of your way. … More How To Make Friends On The Subway
As you may have gathered from my post title, I am writing this from NEW YORK CITY. I did it! I know, I know. I’ve been saying for YEARS that I’d move to NYC, but I’m not sure how many people thought I was actually serious. (I’m actually not sure how serious I was at … More Life in the Big Apple
Since the last time I wrote was 6 months ago, I figured I should give you an update on my life. Who knew these past several months would be so crazy? I mean, well, I guess I should have realized this would be the case. When has life never been full of surprises? Since November … More A brief update…life, the universe, and everything.
I got the opportunity to travel to New York City last week and it was definitely one of the highlights of my year! I’ve dreamed of visiting for YEARS. So when I joined my school’s Magazine Interest Group and heard they were taking a trip to visit magazine companies in NYC, you can bet I … More A Short Summary of My New York City Trip
Parking on campus can sometimes be a bother. There’s this sort of knowing fickleness and character of the various parking lots across campus. You need to know the schedules and routines of them or you won’t get a parking spot. A good rule of thumb is to just show up anywhere before 9am and you can … More Quiet Mornings and Crossed Paths
I’m sorry I’ve been gone so long. Here’s a picture I took the other day. I’ve been wanting to try out some of these experimental puddle/reflection/abstract pictures and so yesterday when it rained, I seized my chance. I know I looked weird crouching on the pavement, moving my iPhone one way and then another, but … More Slanted Reality
So I’ve been here just a little over a week. It’s crazy. I feel that I’ve settled in well. The apartment is really close to a variety of shops/stores (which is great!): Panera, Barnes and Noble, Chick-fil-A, DSW shoes, Trader Joes, Whole Foods, Target, Paradise Cafe, Five Guys, Noodles and Company…I mean, seriously, there’s SO … More A Week interning in Indy: first reflections
Laura Raquel 